: His psychedelic depictions of the human "energy body" are frequently used in digital content, memes, and visionary art communities on platforms like Instagram

While some purists argue that divorcing the imagery from its strict spiritual and meditative origins dilutes its meaning, the broader impact is undeniably positive for artistic literacy. It introduces millions of viewers to complex ideas about human interconnectedness, anatomy, and consciousness through accessible, entertaining, and highly engaging mediums.

Of course, not everyone is thrilled. Art critics within the psychedelic community argue that "slaying" Alex Grey reduces the sacred to the superficial. They claim that Grey’s work was meant to induce spiritual introspection, not to serve as a backdrop for a thirst trap or a video game kill screen.